Job Description

Position Title Planning Manager 2017.132

Department Public Works

Compensation $45,000 - $52,000

Additional Note Full-time, benefits

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

This is a professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on managing the Tribe’s economic development initiatives, community development work, transportation planning program, public transit, and advancing projects from the planning stages through design and construction. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Public Works Director. The details of the work are independently performed and carried to completion by the

Planning Manager, who supervises a Planning Technician, Project Coordinator, Grants Management Officer, and Grants and Contracts Coordinator. The Planning Manager performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Work Activities

·  Implements projects and plans for economic development and community development

·  Updates Tribal transportation planning documents and ensures allocations, contracts, budgets, and reporting requirements are kept current

·  Acts as lead staff for various planning activities including land use studies, neighborhood analysis, demographic surveys, parking and transportation, planning, environmental studies, and assists in the design and implementation of resulting programs and project objectives

·  Performs and supervises studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to tribal, municipal or community development

·  Participates in the preparation of grant applications for economic development, transportation projects, and public transit

·  Collects, tabulates and analyzes data on census statistics and economic indicators

·  Supervises the preparation of the Tribe’s Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and prepares economic development plans and proposals

·  The Planning Manager must research project requirements to include in project designs; implement project design standards, understand, follow, and implement departmental procedures for administering bid processes and assist in administering contracts for the Tribe

·  Assists in defining and maintaining planning data in the Tribe’s electronic data base in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and perform GIS mapping

·  Supervises consultants and contractors involved with economic development activities and public works projects

·  Participates in meetings with legislative bodies, public officials, citizen advisory commissions, and Tribal Council, to advise them on department projects and priorities

·  Assists the Public Works Director in coordinating the provision of urban and rural public transit;

·  Performs miscellaneous office work and maintains records of work activities

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods, techniques, terminology and practices used in land use planning, economic development planning, and tribal transportation planning; good knowledge of the principles, methods, terminology and practices used in rural, reservation, and regional planning; good knowledge of accepted methods and techniques for data collection and analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and the interpretation and analysis of statistical data; good knowledge of the sociological, economic and environmental factors involved in tribal planning and economic development; good knowledge of research methods and techniques; ability to communicate ideas and deal effectively with community groups, landowners, public officials, and the general public; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and make oral and written presentation of ideas; ability to understand complex oral and written directions; ability to deal with close deadlines and competing requests for time; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; initiative and resourcefulness; creativity; tact and good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

·  Most work performed in an office setting; however, considerable fieldwork is also performed and possibly exposed to extreme weather conditions

·  Frequently communicate with department managers, directors, project leaders, employees, community members, and elected officials on a daily basis

·  Requires occasional travel, produce timely and accurate work at times in a stressful environment under general supervision

·  Requires ability to work with diverse groups or members of community and surrounding area

Qualifications

·  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field

·  Three or more years of experience in comprehensive land-use planning, community planning, Tribal Transportation planning, project coordination, and grant writing

·  Must possess a valid driver’s license

·  Experience working with Indian Policy is preferred

·  Must be computer literate and demonstrate experience and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs

·  Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute

·  Must be willing to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing

·  Must not have been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty within the past five years

·  Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable on the Tribe’s automobile policy

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An applicant may be asked to participate in an interview to establish whether he/she meets the minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or guarantee of employment with the Tribe.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug test and at-random testing following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6-month orientation period.

To apply, submit a Tribal Application and resume no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 408, Plummer, ID 83851. For more information, visit our website at www.cdatribe-nsn.gov or call 208-686-4068.

Sign below stating you have read the above job description and fully understand the qualifications, duties and responsibilities required of this position. Return this job description with the application and your resume.

Application packets are not maintained after the position is filled. A new application is required for each position applied to.

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